TOAD Bakery Expands to Deptford: A New Chapter for London’s Best
Award-Winning TOAD Bakery Expands to Deptford
TOAD Bakery, a name synonymous with exceptional baked goods and bustling queues, is set to significantly expand its footprint across Southeast London. Since opening its doors in Camberwell in 2022, the bakery, founded by the visionary Rebecca Spaven and Oliver Costello, has quickly risen to prominence, earning a dedicated following for its artisanal breads and innovative pastries. Its remarkable success, fuelled by consistently high demand and glowing reviews, culminated in winning London’s Bakery of the Year at the National Bakery Awards 2025, solidifying its reputation as a must-visit culinary destination. Now, after outgrowing their beloved original site and demonstrating incredible resilience and creativity, the team is proudly bringing their award-winning craft to Deptford. This much-anticipated expansion marks a significant milestone for TOAD, promising to bring their unique flavour, commitment to quality, and community spirit to an even wider audience. Locals in Deptford are already buzzing with anticipation for the arrival of this celebrated bakery, which is poised to become a vibrant new addition to their neighbourhood's thriving food scene, further cementing South East London's reputation for culinary excellence and local enterprise.
Larger Site to Boost Production and Innovation
The new Deptford location, strategically situated at St Paul’s House on Deptford High Street, is designed to be substantially larger and more versatile than its Camberwell predecessor. This increased space will serve a dual, crucial purpose: not only will it house a brand-new, welcoming retail outlet for customers to enjoy freshly baked goods, but it will also function as a central bakehouse for both the Deptford and Camberwell sites. This strategic move will allow Rebecca and Oliver’s dedicated team ample room to innovate, scale production efficiently, and maintain their exceptionally high standards of quality across all operations. The menu at the Deptford bakery will continue to feature their highly sought-after specialist sourdough, a cornerstone of their success, alongside beloved signature creations like the much-raved-about Everything Bagel Croissant and the exquisite Saffron & Vanilla Teacakes. Customers can also look forward to an exciting array of seasonal specials and unique collaboration bakes. While major london attractions draw millions to the city's centre, TOAD Bakery's expansion highlights the growing appeal and importance of local, community-focused establishments that offer authentic, high-quality experiences right on people's doorsteps, enriching everyday life.
Community Impact and Deptford's Culinary Rise
Beyond expanding their delicious offerings, the larger Deptford site is also set to foster significant community engagement and professional development within the baking industry. The enhanced space provides invaluable opportunities for aspiring bakers to hone their craft, offering a nurturing and inspiring environment to develop their skills, learn from the best, and build promising careers. Founders Rebecca Spaven and Oliver Costello expressed their profound excitement about this new chapter, stating, “Having outgrown our tiny bakery in Camberwell, we are so excited to build on all that we’ve learnt there and open a second site in the heart of Deptford. Moving most of our production to this new site will give the whole team more space to create, develop and bake for a new crowd, which is incredibly exciting.” This expansion follows a noticeable trend of popular Camberwell establishments, like Mondo Sando, also choosing Deptford for their second ventures, clearly signalling the neighbourhood's burgeoning status as a dynamic culinary hotspot. The grand opening, slated for June 2026, promises to be one of the most anticipated local london events of the year, bringing a new pulse of activity and flavour to Deptford, proving that exciting things are happening far beyond the bustling crowds and grandeur of Trafalgar Square. For more information and updates, keen foodies should keep an eye on @toadbakery.
